The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) in Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde is 17,535 kilometers (10,896 miles / 9,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Cape Verde. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:53 in Melbourne, it's 19:53 in Ponta do Sol. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ponta do Sol (NTO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.